Leaders of the German conservative party agree to pursue a “grand coalition” with the Social Democrats (SPD) to break the political deadlock in the country.

An analyst says Iran, Russia and Turkey’s commitment to preserve Syria's unity and integrity is a big step forward.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Israeli–Palestinian conflict could be resolved only through political negotiations.

An analyst says as long as the United States supports the terrorists groups in Syria, there is no possibility of a political solution to the conflict in the war-torn country.

An analyst says it is highly saluted that Russia, Turkey and Iran are sitting at the same table to try to resolve the conflict in Syria, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic plays a key role in the peace talks in Astana.

An analyst says Turkey is playing a dual role with regard to Daesh and the recent developments in Syria.

An analyst says Turkey’s alignment with Russia and Iran over Syria indicates a major shift in power in the Middle East and a dramatic decline in US influence in the region.

Syria's UN envoy tells Press TV the recent Western initiatives at the UN over the situation in Syria are the "saddest images of diplomatic and political hypocrisy."

An analyst says Russia has played a constructive role in achieving a political settlement in Syria but the US is preventing any kind of peace process.

A political expert says the atmosphere of cooperation would help political parties to resolve the problem of power vacuum in Lebanon.